Corporate - Asset/Investment Management Attorney in Charlotte, NC

In-House

Charlotte, NC

Corporate - Asset/Investment Management Attorney in Charlotte, NC

Attorney

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Counsel - Private Wealth

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day questions relating to registered investment companies.
- Prepare materials for quarterly board meetings for the registered fund directors.
- Collaborate with the business development team to draft and negotiate distribution agreements.
- Work with investment teams to structure deals in compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) restrictions.
- Develop and manage the Registered Investment Company (RIC) compliance program.
- Draft and review all applicable filings with the assistance of outside counsel.
- Oversee outside counsel on various tasks and projects.
- Assist in managing Cayman feeder funds that integrate into the 1940 Act funds.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in New York, North Carolina, or California.
- 2-4 years of experience in registered investment companies, including general fund formation and fund structuring.
- Knowledge of private market investments, alternative funds (private equity, venture capital, real estate), and 1940 Act fund structures.
- Strong understanding of the 1940 Act and the Advisers Act of 1940.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and research skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders including investment teams, business development, fund operations, and accounting and compliance professionals.
- Experience advising on investment structuring related to the 1940 Act.
- Experience with Cayman feeder funds is a plus but not required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-centric approach.

Salary Information:
- Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000.
- The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors including location, education, skill, and experience.
- The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

Company is committed to creating an empowering environment for its employees, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion. The company supports multiple Employment Resource Groups and mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Company does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.